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ayaghmour2 · 08-14-2020, 07:43 PM

July 18th, 1932
Montreal Saints (43-50): 9
Chicago Cougars (55-36): 4

W: George Thomas (5-6)
L: Gus Cain (0-1)
SV: Randy Taylor (6)

Oh man...

We just keep on losing...

We also lost Max Wilder to a mild shoulder strain. He'll miss his second schedule start this week and he'll go on the DL so Tom Barrell will be back up. Gus Cain was tagged with the loss, 4.1 innings with 7 hits, 5 runs, and 4 strikeouts. Claude Purvis went 2.2 innings with 4 hits, 2 run, a walk, and strikeout. Chick Meehan allowed a hit and run in an inning. Harry Simmons was 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with a run and 2 RBI's. Vince York was 2-for-4 with a double and RBI. Cy Bryant was 2-for-4 with a run scored.

July 19th, 1932
Montreal Saints (43-51): 1
Chicago Cougars (56-36): 9

W: Dick Leudtke (10-6)
L: Chuck Murphy (0-2)

We took out our frustration on the Saints, winning this won 9-1. Chuck Murphy, who I mentioned in my last minor league report, made his second career start, but did not look good against us. Bill Ashbaugh had a huge game, 3-for-4 with 2 homers, a walk, 3 runs, and 5 RBI's. Tom Taylor was 3-for-5 with a steal, RBI, and two runs scored. John Kincaid was 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored. Fred Barrell was 2-for-4 with a homer, walk, and 2 RBI's. Cy Bryant was 1-for-4 with a double and walk. Dick Leudtke went 9 with 7 hits, a run, walk, and 6 strikeouts.

July 20th, 1932
Montreal Saints (43-52): 9
Chicago Cougars (57-36): 11

W: Chick Meehan (1-1)
L: Dave Paynter (10-8)
SV: Claude Purvis (14)

We were down 7-1 in this one, and rallied back to win the finale 11-9 and take our first series in what seems like forever. John Kincaid was 3-for-5 with 2 doubles, a run, and 4 RBI's. Cy Bryant was 2-for-4 with a double, RBI, and two runs scored. Tom Taylor was 2-for-5 with a double, steal, and run scored. Russ Combs was 2-for-5 with a double, 3 runs, and an RBI. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. Vince York was 2-for-5 with an RBI. Steve Castellini reverted back to his old ways, 6 innings with 18 hits, 8 runs, and 2 walks. Chick Meehan got the win, tossing an inning with 3 hits and a run. Claude Purvis got the win with 2 innings, a hit, and 2 strikeouts.

July 22th, 1932
Chicago Cougars (57-37): 4
Philadelphia Sailors (54-42): 17

W: Doc Newell (8-7)
L: Dick Lyons (12-4)

We got an off day and used it to travel out to Philly for three with the Sailors. We looked beyond pitiful, and were absolutely murdered 17-4. Dick Lyons had his first poor start in a while, 11 hits and 12 runs (7 earned), and 2 walks in 4.2 innings pitched. Gus Cain mopped up, 3.1 innings with 8 hits, 5 runs, 2 walks, and a strikeout. It's been a nightmare week for Cain who's ERA jumped from 1.88 to 4.26 in just two games. Vince York was 2-for-4 with a triple and 2 RBI's. Tom Taylor was 2-for-3 with a walk and a steal. Arnold Bower was 2-for-4 with a double, run, and RBI. Fred Barrell was 1-for-4 with a run scored.

July 23rd, 1932
Chicago Cougars (57-38): 2
Philadelphia Sailors (55-42): 3
10 Innings

W: William Jones (14-7)
L: Dick Leudtke (10-7)

What happened? We were cruising the first three months of the year, and now we can't win squat. This time, the Sailors topped us 3-2 in 10 after a Fred Nader pinch-hit sac-fly to end the game. To make matters worse, this start should have been Max Wilder, but instead Luedtke came in on short rest to make the start. He went 9.2 innings with 3 hits, 3 runs (2 earned), 2 walks, and 9 strikeouts in a really impressive start that. Fred Barrell was 2-for-4 with 2 doubles and RBI. John Kincaid was 2-for-5.

July 24th, 1932
Philadelphia Sailors (55-43): 3
Chicago Cougars (58-38): 5
12 Innings

W: Len Moore (1-1)
L: Rollie Beal (12-7)

If we lost this one I would have traded every single player in my organization... Up 3-2 in the ninth, Claude Purvis blew the game and let the Sailors tie it. Luckily, this time we were at home (schedule quirks) and we were able to walk it off. Vince York gave us something to be happy for with a two run homer to win it. He was 3-for-6 with 2 steals, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Fred Barrell was 2-for-4 with a walk. John Kincaid was 2-for-6 with a run scored and RBI. Tom Taylor was 2-for-5 with an RBI. Starter Jim Crawford was 1-for-3 with a run and RBI. He also pitched really well, 8 innings with 5 hits, a run, walk, and 6 strikeouts. Purvis allowed a hit, 2 runs, and 2 walks with 2 strikeouts in an inning of work. Len Moore tossed 3 innings and picked up the win, just 3 hits and a walk with no runs.

Stars of the Week
John Kincaid : 29 AB, 12 H, 0 HR, 7 RBI, .414 AVG, .897 OPS
Vince York : 26 AB, 9 H, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .346 AVG, .970 OPS
Fred Barrell : 24 AB, 9 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .375 AVG, 1.006 OPS

Weekly Summary
So now it's three bad weeks in a row. Luckily, still just three out, but we really got to get things going. We're a pitiful 8-15 in July and are now better on the road (26-16) then at home (32-22). We're on the road this week, off Monday to travel to Baltimore for four with the Cannons (49-49) and then four with the Kings (42-57) who swept us last week. The deadline is on Sunday, so I'm going to work the weekend trying to pick someone up. There really isn't much good to talk about right now, Wilder will miss the week so Barrell will be back. Castellini sucks again, but his overall numbers are still fine. He probably has maybe one or two starts left before going to the pen.

Injury Report
SP Max Wilder (FABL Chicago Cougars): Mild shoulder strain (6 days)
SS Duke Fowler (C La Cross Lions): Returned from the DL

Transactions
Recalled SP Tom Barrell from AAA Milwaukee

Minor League Report

SP Johnny Walker (AAA Milwaukee Blues): The 22-year-old Walker is on his way up to AAA with Barrell rejoining the big league club. In 20 starts with Mobile he was 11-9 with a 3.19 ERA (136 ERA+), 1.31 WHIP, and 115 strikeouts. He's had a few problems with walks, walking 71 in 172 innings, but it's not all that concerning. His stuff is filthy, a groundballer with a mid 90s fastball and cutter with excellent off speed pitches including a curve and change. The former 3rd Rounder isn't yet Rule-5 eligible, so he's likely not to receive a callup late in the season, but he's shaping up to be a dependable rotation piece.

08-14-2020, 07:43 PM	#190
ayaghmour2 Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2018 Posts: 3,010	Week 15: July 18th-July 24th July 18th, 1932 Montreal Saints (43-50): 9 Chicago Cougars (55-36): 4 W: George Thomas (5-6) L: Gus Cain (0-1) SV: Randy Taylor (6) Oh man... We just keep on losing... We also lost Max Wilder to a mild shoulder strain. He'll miss his second schedule start this week and he'll go on the DL so Tom Barrell will be back up. Gus Cain was tagged with the loss, 4.1 innings with 7 hits, 5 runs, and 4 strikeouts. Claude Purvis went 2.2 innings with 4 hits, 2 run, a walk, and strikeout. Chick Meehan allowed a hit and run in an inning. Harry Simmons was 3-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. John Kincaid was 2-for-4 with a run and 2 RBI's. Vince York was 2-for-4 with a double and RBI. Cy Bryant was 2-for-4 with a run scored. July 19th, 1932 Montreal Saints (43-51): 1 Chicago Cougars (56-36): 9 W: Dick Leudtke (10-6) L: Chuck Murphy (0-2) We took out our frustration on the Saints, winning this won 9-1. Chuck Murphy, who I mentioned in my last minor league report, made his second career start, but did not look good against us. Bill Ashbaugh had a huge game, 3-for-4 with 2 homers, a walk, 3 runs, and 5 RBI's. Tom Taylor was 3-for-5 with a steal, RBI, and two runs scored. John Kincaid was 3-for-5 with a pair of runs scored. Fred Barrell was 2-for-4 with a homer, walk, and 2 RBI's. Cy Bryant was 1-for-4 with a double and walk. Dick Leudtke went 9 with 7 hits, a run, walk, and 6 strikeouts. July 20th, 1932 Montreal Saints (43-52): 9 Chicago Cougars (57-36): 11 W: Chick Meehan (1-1) L: Dave Paynter (10-8) SV: Claude Purvis (14) We were down 7-1 in this one, and rallied back to win the finale 11-9 and take our first series in what seems like forever. John Kincaid was 3-for-5 with 2 doubles, a run, and 4 RBI's. Cy Bryant was 2-for-4 with a double, RBI, and two runs scored. Tom Taylor was 2-for-5 with a double, steal, and run scored. Russ Combs was 2-for-5 with a double, 3 runs, and an RBI. Harry Simmons was 2-for-4 with a pair of runs scored. Vince York was 2-for-5 with an RBI. Steve Castellini reverted back to his old ways, 6 innings with 18 hits, 8 runs, and 2 walks. Chick Meehan got the win, tossing an inning with 3 hits and a run. Claude Purvis got the win with 2 innings, a hit, and 2 strikeouts. July 22th, 1932 Chicago Cougars (57-37): 4 Philadelphia Sailors (54-42): 17 W: Doc Newell (8-7) L: Dick Lyons (12-4) We got an off day and used it to travel out to Philly for three with the Sailors. We looked beyond pitiful, and were absolutely murdered 17-4. Dick Lyons had his first poor start in a while, 11 hits and 12 runs (7 earned), and 2 walks in 4.2 innings pitched. Gus Cain mopped up, 3.1 innings with 8 hits, 5 runs, 2 walks, and a strikeout. It's been a nightmare week for Cain who's ERA jumped from 1.88 to 4.26 in just two games. Vince York was 2-for-4 with a triple and 2 RBI's. Tom Taylor was 2-for-3 with a walk and a steal. Arnold Bower was 2-for-4 with a double, run, and RBI. Fred Barrell was 1-for-4 with a run scored. July 23rd, 1932 Chicago Cougars (57-38): 2 Philadelphia Sailors (55-42): 3 10 Innings W: William Jones (14-7) L: Dick Leudtke (10-7) What happened? We were cruising the first three months of the year, and now we can't win squat. This time, the Sailors topped us 3-2 in 10 after a Fred Nader pinch-hit sac-fly to end the game. To make matters worse, this start should have been Max Wilder, but instead Luedtke came in on short rest to make the start. He went 9.2 innings with 3 hits, 3 runs (2 earned), 2 walks, and 9 strikeouts in a really impressive start that. Fred Barrell was 2-for-4 with 2 doubles and RBI. John Kincaid was 2-for-5. July 24th, 1932 Philadelphia Sailors (55-43): 3 Chicago Cougars (58-38): 5 12 Innings W: Len Moore (1-1) L: Rollie Beal (12-7) If we lost this one I would have traded every single player in my organization... Up 3-2 in the ninth, Claude Purvis blew the game and let the Sailors tie it. Luckily, this time we were at home (schedule quirks) and we were able to walk it off. Vince York gave us something to be happy for with a two run homer to win it. He was 3-for-6 with 2 steals, 2 runs, and 2 RBI's. Fred Barrell was 2-for-4 with a walk. John Kincaid was 2-for-6 with a run scored and RBI. Tom Taylor was 2-for-5 with an RBI. Starter Jim Crawford was 1-for-3 with a run and RBI. He also pitched really well, 8 innings with 5 hits, a run, walk, and 6 strikeouts. Purvis allowed a hit, 2 runs, and 2 walks with 2 strikeouts in an inning of work. Len Moore tossed 3 innings and picked up the win, just 3 hits and a walk with no runs. Stars of the Week John Kincaid : 29 AB, 12 H, 0 HR, 7 RBI, .414 AVG, .897 OPS Vince York : 26 AB, 9 H, 1 HR, 6 RBI, .346 AVG, .970 OPS Fred Barrell : 24 AB, 9 H, 1 HR, 3 RBI, .375 AVG, 1.006 OPS Weekly Summary So now it's three bad weeks in a row. Luckily, still just three out, but we really got to get things going. We're a pitiful 8-15 in July and are now better on the road (26-16) then at home (32-22). We're on the road this week, off Monday to travel to Baltimore for four with the Cannons (49-49) and then four with the Kings (42-57) who swept us last week. The deadline is on Sunday, so I'm going to work the weekend trying to pick someone up. There really isn't much good to talk about right now, Wilder will miss the week so Barrell will be back. Castellini sucks again, but his overall numbers are still fine. He probably has maybe one or two starts left before going to the pen. Injury Report SP Max Wilder (FABL Chicago Cougars): Mild shoulder strain (6 days) SS Duke Fowler (C La Cross Lions): Returned from the DL Transactions Recalled SP Tom Barrell from AAA Milwaukee Minor League Report SP Johnny Walker (AAA Milwaukee Blues): The 22-year-old Walker is on his way up to AAA with Barrell rejoining the big league club. In 20 starts with Mobile he was 11-9 with a 3.19 ERA (136 ERA+), 1.31 WHIP, and 115 strikeouts. He's had a few problems with walks, walking 71 in 172 innings, but it's not all that concerning. His stuff is filthy, a groundballer with a mid 90s fastball and cutter with excellent off speed pitches including a curve and change. The former 3rd Rounder isn't yet Rule-5 eligible, so he's likely not to receive a callup late in the season, but he's shaping up to be a dependable rotation piece.